The New Brunswick Teachers’ Association (NBTA) wants to know how political parties view education.
Surveys have been issued to the Progressive Conservatives, Greens, Liberals, NDP, and People’s Alliance.
NBTA President Peter Lagacy says they’re looking for their insights on key areas.
“We’re looking for a clear commitment, how their platform might invest and how they would work towards retaining the teachers we need and the recruitment of new ones,” says Lagacy.
Lagacy says this isn’t the first time the NBTA has conducted a political party survey. He says it has provided good insights in the past. The surveys were sent out on Wednesday morning.
“Teachers really want to know how the political parties will be lining up. They want to know their stance on some of these key issues to be able to make an informed decision,” he says.
Once the surveys are returned, Lagacy says this will help educators and voters to assess which parties align with the needs and priorities of the education system.
“This will give the political parties a chance to tell us [NBTA] what they see the future of education might be in New Brunswick.”
Responses from political parties will be released as the 2024-25 school year begins.
